Capacity

American Home Fitness 5K participants: 2,750

Note: Should we reach capacity before registration is over, we reserve the right to close them without notice. These events do sell out, so you’ll want to take advantage of reduced rates and guaranteed participation by registering as soon as possible. Also note that on-site registration is not available for any events

The Course

American Home Fitness 5K Run/Walk (using unique start line on Lafayette at Washington Blvd. Ave.). This event will be held in conjunction with the marathon. It begins near the marathon start and ends at the marathon finish line. Adults and children will participate together.

Our 5K Run/Walk winds through the streets of Downtown Detroit.

Runners and walkers of any age and/or ability are welcome to participate in the celebration of fun and fitness. After the event, please stay to cheer on the marathon runners.

Because of safety concerns strollers, joggers, bicycles, roller-blades and skateboards are not permitted in any of our events, including the 5K Run/Walk.

Requirements

There are no age-restrictions for this event. All participants are required to finish the 5K Run/Walk in one hour and ten minutes (1:10:00).

Prizes

All individual cash prizes are based on “clock time” (not chip time).

Place Male Overall Female Overall Male Masters Female Masters
1st $150 $150 $75 $75
2nd $100 $100 $50 $50
3rd $75 $75 $25 $25

NOTE: In the event that a Masters runner wins the open division, they will receive both the open and the Masters cash awards.

About Our Sponsor

Train at home all year round with the help of American Home Fitness. Visit any one of their multiple Metro Detroit locations to create your own personal gym at home. American Home Fitness will help you every step of the way from purchasing your home gym or equipment to assembling the products in your home. For more information and to find a location near you, visit their website.